So? Governors/Majors or Senators/Representatives? Does it matter?
Poll
Is a Governor More Qualified than a Senator/Representative?
| Yes, they know the Executive Branch better | 75% | 75% - 12 | ||||
| No, Senators/Representatives can do the job too | 25% | 25% - 4 | ||||
| Total: 16 | ||||||
I would tend to lean towards a governor rather than a senator or representative if their years of experience were equal. A governor has more responsibility.
Nothing but popular sentiment qualifies a person to take political office, which could be regarded as a bit of a flaw in the system.
yes.
How long is a piece of string?
Governator for President 2012
edit: Surgeons, it's about 10cm long.
edit: Surgeons, it's about 10cm long.
Last edited by Mek-Izzle (2008-01-09 08:46:00)
Honestly, neither office better qualifies them for a presidency. You would have to define "qualify" specifically comparing job duties, attitude of candidate, open mindedness, receptiveness towards constituents. And I'm sure i speak for many Americans who'd just prefer a completely non-political citizen, maybe someone with military service because chances are their minds will understand politics (war = failed politics/diplomacy). In short, I'm running for PRESIDENT!!! just kidding.
Also, I don't think you need to have a political background as much as a diplomatic background because the job you're doing is protecting the country and it's people and interestes domestically and abroad. Lawmaking should not be your job but can be, and for that you have a staff you can fill with all the political scumbags you want. The president needs to be a friend maker and have excellent negotiating skills IMHO. If anything, Bush has taught us what NOT to be in every way possible.
Also, I don't think you need to have a political background as much as a diplomatic background because the job you're doing is protecting the country and it's people and interestes domestically and abroad. Lawmaking should not be your job but can be, and for that you have a staff you can fill with all the political scumbags you want. The president needs to be a friend maker and have excellent negotiating skills IMHO. If anything, Bush has taught us what NOT to be in every way possible.
I would say a governor would be better qualified as they would have experience with solving problems and working with both parties to resolve issues and find solutions that work for as many people as possible, where as a senator would just be used to passing their bill and so forth.
Having experience as an executive (ie, governor) certainly prepares the individual for the day-to-day tasks of running a government. However, people from the legislative branch would have the edge in foreign policy, budgetary processes, and such.
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